Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others. Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.
Transforming Sky Travel: Faa'S New Pilot Training Proposal

Transforming Sky Travel: FAA’s New Pilot Training Proposal

In a significant move towards the safe integration of advanced air mobility, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for pilot training and certification for powered-lift aircraft. Acting Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, David Boulter, asserts,โ€ฆ

Drones Illuminate Night Sky For Van Gogh

Drones Illuminate Night Sky for Van Gogh

As the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, marks its golden anniversary, a celestial homage to the illustrious artist took flight last weekend. A fleet of 200 drones, choreographed by Studio DRIFT, lit up the Amsterdam night sky, creatingโ€ฆ

Naval Group Charts Path For Armed Underwater Drones 3

Naval Group Charts Path for Armed Underwater Drones

In a progressive move towards achieving maritime mastery, France’s military has entrusted Naval Group with the task of conducting a study on the design of an armed unmanned underwater drone. The contract, bestowed on May 4 by the Armed Forcesโ€ฆ

Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court For Football Chaos

Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court for Football Chaos

In a recent unprecedented football incident, a man faces legal repercussions for flying a drone over an ongoing match. The incident, causing an unexpected interruption, brought the match to a temporary halt. 27-year-old Lewis Franks is the man accused ofโ€ฆ

Wing'S Autoloader Ushers In A New Era For Drone Delivery

Wing’s Autoloader Ushers in a New Era for Drone Delivery

In a bid to further streamline drone delivery operations, Alphabet subsidiary Wing has publicly demonstrated the capabilities of their new “autoloader.” It is a Y-shaped stand that is intended to simplify the process of air-bound product delivery from retailers toโ€ฆ

Pennsylvania Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport In Its Tracks

Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport in Its Tracks

In a recent incident that raised safety concerns at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rogue drone prompted a brief interruption of ground operations. The sudden appearance of this unauthorized drone triggered a precautionary halt to all ground movement, throwing a spannerโ€ฆ

Senators Ignite Crackdown On Chinese Drone Use By Faa - Faa Remote Id For Drones - Final Rule December 2020

Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA

In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan propositionโ€ฆ